Combination curtain and shade fixture



March 17, 1931. J. cRoPANEsE ,796,634

COMBINATION CURTAIN AND SHADE' FIXTURE Filed Aug. 3l. 1929 Figa. Figa.

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Patented Mar. 17, 1931 JOSEPH oRorANnsE, oF WEST rATEnsoN, NEW JERSEY COMBINATION CURTAIN AND SHADE FIXTURE Application led August 31, 1929. Serial No. 389,853.

This invention relates to a combination curtain and window shade fixture in which a rod is mounted on a window frame by means of brackets having pointed spurs so as to sep curely fix the rod to the frame.

`An object of the invention is to slidably mount one of the brackets on the rod so that it can be fitted to window frames of variable dimensions and moved along the rod by means of a nut to force the pointed spurs into the wood of the frame.

Another object of the invention is to provide a pair of brackets that are reversible so that they can be tted to the inner side or to the projecting edge of the window fra-me.

Another object of the invention is to provide the rod with movable curtain and shade holders which can be fiXed to any position longitudinally along the rod to fit curtains or shade rollers of different sizes, and they can be swung on the rod to position the roller or curtain to or from the window opening.

Another object of the invention is to provide the holders with a plurality of bayonet slots whereby the curtain holder and shade roller can be mounted at different heights relative to the frame and the peculiar slots prevent dislodgement of the roller or curtain supporting device.

The novel features of the invention are more fully described in the following specification and claims, and illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which:-

Fig. 1 represents a rear elevation ofl the upper portion of a window frame embody ing this invention.

Fig. 2 is a vertical section taken along the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a movable bracket.

Fig. 4 is a similar view of a bracket fixed to the rod.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a curtain holder. i

Fig. 6 is a similar view of a shade holder.

Fig. 7 is a modification showing a pair of brackets adjustable on the rod.

In the drawing the numeral 5 designates a window frame having sashes of ordinary construction. On the upper portion of the frame is arranged a rod 6 having fixed to one end of' it a bracket 7 provided with pointed spurs 8, while the other end has almovable bracket 9 equipped with spurs 8 the bracket being slidably mountedon the rod. A Wing u nut` 10 engages the threaded end of the rod and when it is `screwed toward the side of the bracket it will slide the bracket along the` rod and force the spurs of both brackets into the protruding border or edge of the frame as indicated in` Fig. 1.

On the rod is movably mounted `pairs of holders for supporting a curtain and a shade roller. The curtain holders embodya `boxlike head ll having holes 12 in its side walls 05 to slidingly and` swingingly mount it on the rod, and a thumb screw 14 engaging a threaded hole 15 inthe top wall of the head best seen in Fig. 5, is made to fasten the holder to the rod. The holder has a leg portion 16 70 with a plurality of bayonet slots 17 and a wire bar 18 having looped or substantially U `shaped end portions 19 is suspended in the slot. The bar is suitablefor draping a curtain and it has angular ends as shown in Fig. 5 whereby the bar is `held in a fixed position in the slot relative to `the holder. `The holder can be slid to any desired position` along the rod or swung about the rod to position the bar toward or away from the frame. A pair 381,1 of the holders are mounted on the rod and the bayonet slots for engaging the wire curtain bar hold the bar in place when the leg of the holder is swung to different angles.

The pair of shade roller holders are con- 8 5 structed in a similar way as the curtain holders the only dierence being that the leg of each holder is preferably curved outwardly, as shown at 2() in Fig. 2 so that the shade will clear the curtain which, as shown in `9,0 dotted lines, is arranged in front of the shade, but could be moved to a position behind the shade by swinging the holder.

As indicated in Fig. 7 each bracket 21 is provided with spurs 22 employed to fasten 25 the brackets within the inner side of the frame j amb. The brackets in this construction both slide ont-he rod 24 so that they can be removed and reversed with the spurs pointing in the opposite direction. A nut 25 individual 1:00

to each bracket moves the bracket along the rod against the inner side of the frame j amb thus forcing the spurs into the wood to secure the rod in place. In this method of fasten- 5 ing the fixture the brackets can be removed from the rod 24 and reversed with the spurs pointing toward each other thereby utilizing the iixture for fastening the bracketsto the projecting border or-edge of a window frame.

This type of Xture can lthus be .employed for the inner side or the projectingpartof'the windowl frame. When reversing` the brack. Y ets the nuts 26 are unscrewed'- andthe brackets slide from the rods. vvTheyl can then be slid on the rod with the spurs pointing toward' each other and,.inv this position, the nuts 26 will force the brackets against the inner side of the frame.

Iclaimz- 1 Y Q 1V. A! combination curtain and window shade fixture comprising a rod having threaded endsg'a pairof brackets each provided with pointed4 spurs mounted on the rod, a nut engaging cachthreaded end ofthe rod the acltuationof the nuts being made to -slide the brackets `toward or' away from. each other 'along'the rod thereby forcing the spurs into afwindow frame, and adjustable curtain and shade carrying holders Xed to the rod.

2. A combination curtain and window shadefixture comprising a rodwith threaded ends, a pair of reversible brackets slidingly mounted on the rod,`adjustable curtain and 4 shade carrying holders fixed to the rod, each of said brackets having ypointed spurs projecting fromoneside, .and pairs of nuts engaging each'threaded end to jam against the brackets and slide them either toward or away from each other, thereby forcing the spurs 40 intothe inner or outer side of the window depending on the position of the spurs. n

In testimony whereof I have'hereunto set my hand.V K Y. I JOSEPH VCR()IAI\TESI}. 

